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The Fort Bragg area offers some fun reasons to pack up the family, and get away from it all. Spring is almost here; the perfect time for vacations and spring breaks from school. Cleone Gardens Inn is just minutes away from the beautiful Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast area, so there is plenty for our visitors to enjoy during their stay.

Since it never really gets uncomfortably hot on the Mendocino Coast, the weather is great for sightseeing tours, leisurely walks, and shopping at boutiques and local vendors. Throw on a sweater and some comfortable shoes and take advantage of one of the many walking tours along the Mendocino coast.

The Fort Bragg area offers a few different walking tours; one of them is the Fort Bragg Oddities Walk. The Fort Bragg Oddities Walking Tour, created by local, Ron Bloomquist, is a fun self-guided tour to all the “odd things” located in the Fort Bragg area that would otherwise go unnoticed if it were not for Ron Bloomquist’s unusual natural inquisitiveness. You will find things along the way like a misspelled bronze plaque, a bar and church that date back before the 1906 earthquake and hitching rings. You can start the tour anywhere, but the best place to start is the Guest House Museum at Main Street, between Redwood Avenue and Laurel Street. While at the Guest House Museum, you can find information on other interesting walking tours in the area.

Fort Bragg is an ideal place for shopping lovers. Minus the big national chain stores and the obnoxious crowds that usually frequent most shopping districts, Fort Bragg boasts a quaint small town atmosphere filled with local boutiques and family-owned businesses. You can find just about anything your heart desires; from clothing and art, to jewelry and lingerie, and this is the perfect area for hand-crafted items you won’t find anywhere else in your travels.

Shops like Mendocino Vintage and Por Richards are sure to attract those looking for rare collectible items, and a true vintage shopping experience. If you’re a huge foodie, a shop called Cooking Up Ideas may be just the place for you. Specializing in gourmet mustards, jams, and a gigantic BBQ sauce selection, Cooking Up Ideas is a major foodie paradise.

One of the best ways to shop and be kind to the environment at the same time is to go thrift shopping. Buying and re-purposing used clothing items is a positive and popular trend these days. The Paul Bunyun Thrift Shop and the Mendocino Coast Hospital Hospice Thrift Shop are two ways to enjoy thrifting in the Fort Bragg area.

From bookstores to old-fashioned record shops, the Fort Bragg area has something to suit every shopper’s interest and style. The mix of temperate climates and local hospitality makes this area worth exploring for a peaceful, yet fun spring shopping get-a-way.